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Meghan Markle and Prince Harry signed a multi-year deal with the US streaming service Netflix, which has more than 193 million subscribers around the world. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, who ceased to be royals less than six months ago, will produce documentaries, documentaries, feature films, scripted programs and children’s programming.
The firm, which will see the couple find a new production company yet to be named, gives their 15-month-old son Archie a sweet nod as they are eager to produce family shows.
The couple said in a statement: “Our focus will be on creating content that is informative but also hopeful.
“As new parents, it is also important for us to create inspiring family programming.”
They added that Netflix’s “unprecedented reach will help us share powerful content that unlocks action.”
The content will be exclusive to Netflix.
It is not yet known how much Meghan and Harry will be paid for the deal.
Netflix has said that they are delighted to have the Duke and Duchess on board.
Ted Sarandos, Chief Content Officer and Co-CEO of Netflix, said: “We are incredibly proud that they have chosen Netflix as their creative home and we are excited to tell stories with them that can help build resilience and increase understanding of audiences in everywhere”.
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The pair are unlikely to have major roles in the new shows, as Meghan previously ruled out a return to acting after her starring role in the American legal drama Suits.
Last week, Prince Harry made his Netflix debut in Rising Phoneix, a documentary about the Paralympic Games.
The new film traces the history of the Games and features various athletes who have participated in them over the years.
Prince Harry, who founded the Invictus Games in 2014 for wounded veterans, appears in the documentary.
Talk about the power of sport and the incredible impact of the Paralympic Games on athletes and specters alike.
The Duke said: “Yes, lives are being changed on the track.
“But lives are also being changed in the stands.”
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